48th Annual Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering

Posted: January 17, 2024

Feeding Our Spirit: Language, Culture and Land-based Reclamation

Northern light sky with a bush of trees surrounding a lit tipi. Invitation to the Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering on February 9-11, 2024.

Event Details

Friday, February 9, 2024
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Enwayaang, Gzowski College
Cost: $33.28 Conference Pass (free for students and Elders)
Saturday, February 10, 2024
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Enwyaaang, Gzowski College
Cost: $33.28 Conference Pass (free for students and Elders)
Sunday, February 11, 2024
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Enwayaang, Gzowski College
Cost: $33.28 Conference Pass (free for students and Elders)

Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and ceremony, the 2024 Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering will focus on renewing connections to community, to culture and to traditions for all Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island.

Take part in hands-on learning, cultural presentations and keynote addresses.

All are welcome. Visit trentu.ca/eldersgathering for program details and to buy your ticket.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Registration Form.

Gathering Highlights

Keynotes

Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, assistant professor, University of Manitoba and a regular commentator on Indigenous issues on CTV, CBC, and APTN.

Tony Belcourt, founding president of the Native Council of Canada and the Métis Nation of Ontario.

Elder Albert Marshall, coined the phrase Two-Eyed Seeing / Etuaptmumk as a guiding principle for collaborative work and is seen as a“designated voice” for the Mi’kmaw Elders of Unama’ki with respect to environmental issues.

Dr. Sylvia Maracle O.C., Trent University Honourary Degree recipient, advocate and change maker, who has worked with the National Association of Friendship Centres, the Native Women's Association of Canada, and the Assembly of First Nations.

Jessica Outram, a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario, author, poet laureate and educator in Trent's Indigenous Bachelor of Education program.
Book Launch - Bernice and the Georgian Bay Gold

This year's program also includes a harvest panel, vendor marketplace, fashion show and workshops from Métis and First Nations knowledge holders on food preparation and storytelling on the land.

Visit trentu.ca/eldersgathering for the full program.

Contact Info

Helen Giacchetta
Event Coordinator, Elders Gathering
helengiacchetta@trentu.ca